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Peace be with you. St. Joseph was a very brave man.

When Mary was pregnant with Jesus, Joseph didn't abandon her.

He didn't shame her.

He didn't let anyone else hurt her.

Instead, he stood by her side. He defended the life

she carried Jesus Christ. He protected Jesus when he was the most vulnerable,

when he was an unborn baby.

And we are all called to do the same,

to protect and defend the sanctity of every human life.

Let's pray today for a greater respect

for human life worldwide. Here are the prayers for today. Day 8.

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

St Joseph, you are the faithful protector and intercessor of all who love and venerate you.

You know that I have confidence in you and that after Jesus and Mary I come

to you as an example for holiness, for you are especially close with God. Therefore I humbly commend myself with all

all who are dear to me and all that belong to me to your

intercession. I beg of you by your love for Jesus and Mary not to abandon me during life and to assist me at the hour of my death.

Glorious Saint Joseph, spouse of the Father and my model through life that I may die as you did in the arms of Jesus and Mary.

Loving St. Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, I raise my heart to you to employ your powerful intercession in obtaining from the divine

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